Colonels Rally To Beat Harrisonburg 5-4 At Rouss Park
James Wood's Colonels trailed 4-2 entering the seventh and surged to a 5-4 victory over Harrisonburg behind Bill Bailey who limited the visitors to five hits. Reardon Bailey and Crim starred with key hits guiding their eighth straight win as James Wood plans a Thursday 3:15 p.m. game against Strasburg.
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Rickey's Shifts Create Infield Shuffle For Pirates
Branch Rickey's lineup tinkering for the Pittsburgh Pirates confounds rivals as Ralph Kiner starts at first, Pete Reiser moves to catcher, and a left handed receiver appears. The Pirates sweep a doubleheader at Ebbets Field and beat the Phillies 9 3 behind Mel Queen.
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Hank Marino Named Outstanding Bowler of the First Half Century
Salvatore Hank Marino a 60 year old Milwaukee star born Cefalu Sicily was chosen as the outstanding bowler of the first half century by the National Bowling Writers Association from 55 candidates. He has 11 sanctioned perfect games and led in highest 300s with a 197 average in 34 ABC tournaments and 210 in 132 national match games. He won all events at the 1936 Berlin Invitational tied to the Olympics and led teams to wins. Marino was the first bowler inducted to the hall of fame in 1942.
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Baseball League Meeting Tonight
The Northern Virginia Baseball League will hold a 7 p m meeting to discuss opening the season and adopting a schedule. All team representatives and fans are invited to attend.
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Braves rise to first with 2 1 win over Reds
Baseball roundup notes several teams in action. The Braves moved into first after a 2-1 win over Cincinnati as Sid Gordon hit a ninth inning homer following a duel between Max Surkont and Herman Wehmeier. Giants beat Cardinals 6-2 behind Larry Jansen four hitter.
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Clemson Clinches Southern Division Baseball Title
Clemson Tigers blasted Furman 12-1 to lock up the Southern Division crown. Maryland Maryland visits Virginia Tech for a two game set as Northern Division battles loom with Richmond West Virginia Washington and George Washington still in the hunt for the marbles.
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Softball League Managers To Meet Tomorrow Night
Softball league managers will convene Thursday evening May 10 at 7 30 in the Recreation Office City Building to discuss league operations, scheduling, and officiating.
Cavaliers face Randolph-Macon in key baseball clash
Richmond Cavaliers aim for a tie atop the standings as they host Randolph-Macon after upsetting Randolph-Macon earlier. Washington and Lee also in contention at Charlottesville with a 5-1 mark, while Richmond sits at 6-2 and Hampden-Sydney, Roanoke, and Emory-Henry posted large wins.
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